Table saw recommendations/battery operated circular/skill saw

Battery operated ones are a lot heavier than electric. Go to a home improvement store and check out what they have and you will be able to find a smaller one that will fit your needs. They are putting out a lot of smaller versions of tools now. You just have to realize that the smaller ones may not be suited for heavy duty uses.

The size and type you need will depend on what you are going to use it for.

A 7 inch table saw (blade size) will be smaller than a 10 or 12 inch. but will be less powerful and handle smaller wood sizes and thicknesses. If you do not plan on using it very much... choose one of the less expensive brands like Kobalt.... it will do the job..and be reliable but might not stand up to heavy, everyday use, like a full scale construction project. We bought a big Delta Unisaw because we were looking at full scale construction projects and we found it used at a bargain price.

Circular saws are the same way (both with a cord and battery operated) the bigger the blade the bigger the unit.

We have Black and Decker Firestorm battery operated circular saw... and it works okay for simple projects.. the thicker the wood, the harder it makes the saw work and the more it drains the battery. Home Depot, and Lowe's both carry several brands of battery circular saws... with brands like Kobalt, and Ryobi, usually being a little cheaper than Dewalt or Bosch.

Research online and and use the comparison feature, check out the reviews... that will guide you toward one brand or another.

Circular saws with cords don't have the same constraints on power drain... but heavy, dense wood will effect how fast the saw turns... effecting the cut.

Blade diameter matters here too. We have several corded circular saws (We still have my dad's old stainless steel Skil circular saw... it has a place of honor in the garage) in several different brands, Kobalt 7 in, Milwaukee (this is a heavy duty worm drive, and Dewalt , 10inch all for different types of projects and uses.

Hope this helps.

Thank you